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Cilantro Lime Avocado Shrimp Salad

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INGREDIENTS · 1/3 cup chopped red onion · 1 TBSP avocado oil · 3 limes (2 + 1/2 juiced, remainder cut into wedges) · 1/4 cup chopped cilantro plus extra to taste · 1/2 tsp salt · 1/8 tsp black pepper · optional pinch of cumin · 12 oz shrimp (see instructions) · 2 ripe avocados · 1 cup shelled edamame, steamed · 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper                                                      Instructions · Combine chopped red onion with avocado oil, juice of 2 and a half limes, fresh cilantro, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 10-15 minutes while you prep the rest of the salad. I decided to marinat...

Healthy Quinoa Salad

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INGREDIENTS · 1 cup dry quinoa · 1.5 cups water  · 5 cups chopped curly kale  · 1/2 tsp healthy oil (avocado, olive, etc...)  · 1/8 tsp salt  · 1.5 cups frozen sweet corn (Steam if frozen or sautĆ© if using fresh from the cob)  · 1 cup frozen edamame  · 1/2 cup shredded carrots  · 1 bell pepper chopped (any color)  · 2-4 TBSP green onion  · additional salt and pepper to taste if desired  EASY PEASY SALAD DRESSING  · 1/2 cup avocado oil (olive oil works great too)  · 1/4 cup red wine vinegar · 2 TBSP fresh chopped parsley  · 2 cloves garlic minced  · 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves  · 1/2 tsp dried basil leaves  · 1/2 tsp sea salt  · 1/4 tsp black pepper    ...

Apple Citrus Spinach Salad with Blood Orange Dressing

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INGREDIENTS · 5 oz fresh baby spinach · 1-2 oranges (I used blood orange and cara cara) · 1 apple (chopped) · 1/4-1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese · 1/4 cup pecans (candied, toasted, or regular) · 2-4 TBSP dried cranberries BLOOD ORANGE DRESSING · 1/4 cup freshly squeezed blood orange juice 1 orange · 1/4 tsp orange zest · 2 TBSP fresh lemon juice 1 lemon · 1/3 cup avocado oil · 1 clove garlic, smashed and minced (approx. 1 tsp) · 1 TBSP dijon mustard · 1 TBSP honey · 1/2 tsp fine sea salt · 1/4 tsp black pepper Instructions · First, let's make our dressing! Grab a blood orange and zest about 1/4 tsp from the rind. Roll the orange on the counter to help release the juice then slice in half and juice. (I use a citrus reamer to get every last drop)  · Combine blood orange juice (we're looking for ...

Healthy Orzo Salad

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INGREDIENTS · 1.5 cups dry orzo pasta · 2.5 cups chopped bell pepper (any color)  · 1 cup cherry tomatoes  · 1/4 cup chopped green onion  · Fresh cilantro to garnish  · optional tortilla chips for serving  CILANTRO LIME DRESSING  · 2 limes, juiced  · 1/4 cup avocado oil (or light olive oil)  · 1 TBSP white wine vinegar · 1/2 tsp sea salt  · 1/4 tsp garlic powder  · 1/8 tsp cumin  · 1/8 tsp paprika  · 1/8 tsp black pepper  · 2 TBSP chopped fresh cilantro  ITALIAN-STYLE DRESSING  · 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil · 1/4 cup white wine or champagne vinegar  · 1 TBSP Mrs Dash Italian seasoning blend  · 1/2 TBSP garlic powder  · 1/4 tsp salt  · ...

Blueberry Spinach Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

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INGREDIENTS · 4 oz fresh baby spinach  · 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese plus extra to taste  · 3/4 cup fresh ripe blueberries  · 1/4 cup candied walnuts* LEMON POPPY SEED DRESSING  · 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice  · 1 TBSP minced sweet yellow onion or shallot  · 2 TBSP honey or sugar  · 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard  · 1/4 tsp salt  · 1/8 tsp black pepper  · 1/3 cup avocado oil · 1/2 TBSP poppy seeds Instructions · First make your dressing! Blend lemon juice, onion, honey/sugar, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a blender until smooth. Stream avocado oil slowly into the mixture while blender is running to fully incorporate. Add poppy seeds and pulse blender a few times, just to mix seeds into the dressing. You can also use an immersion blender or food processor if needed. Set dressi...

Tomato Quinoa Salad

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INGREDIENTS · 1/2 cup dry quinoa · 3/4 cup water · 2-3 cups chopped/sliced tomato · 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed · 1/4 cup chopped green onion · 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 limes) · 2 TBSP avocado oil · 1 clove garlic (smashed and minced) · 1 TBSP fresh chopped parsley · 1/2 tsp ground cumin · 1/4 tsp sea salt · 1/8 tsp pepper · additional fresh chopped parsley to taste Instructions · First rinse and drain your quinoa using a mesh strainer or sieve. Bring a small pot to medium heat and lightly toast the quinoa to remove any excess water. Stir as it toasts for just a few minutes. This step is optional but really adds to the nuttiness and fluff factor of the quinoa! Next add your water, set burner to high, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered with the lid slightly ajar, for 12-13 minu...

Mexican Breakfast Salad

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INGREDIENTS · 1 large sweet potato  · 2-3 tsp oil or butter  · 1/2 tsp chilli powder  · 2 cups kale  · 2-4 large Nellie's Free Range eggs · salt and pepper to taste  HOMEMADE PICO DE GALLO  · 1/2 cup diced tomato  · 2-4 TBSP diced red onion  · 2-4 TBSP finely diced jalapeƱo pepper  · 1 TBSP fresh chopped cilantro plus extra to taste  · a squirt of lime juice (if you have it!)  · a pinch of salt to season  · Plus choose all your favorite extras from the list below!  TASTY TOPPINGS + OPTIONAL EXTRAS  · Everything bagel seasoning · Chopped green onion or chives  · Crumbled feta or cotija cheese  · Salsa · Guacamole · Avocado Toast Instructions · Peel and dice ...